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PL53 HPZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,808 mi
Last recorded97,808 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 HPZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 97,808 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 93,172 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 88,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 79,920 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 68,050 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 53,977 miles

Front tyres scrubbing slightly on inside edges.

Fail 23 Nov 2006 53,977 miles

Front tyres scrubbing slightly on inside edges.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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PL53 HPZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL53 HPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PL53 HPZ registered?

PL53 HPZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is PL53 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL53 HPZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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